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ARCHITECTURE
The State Gallery of Lower Austria in Krems is a unique architectural jewel situated at the gateway to the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building is characterized by its dynamism, innovation, and boldness. These are also the leitmotifs of the exhibition program under artistic director Gerda Ridler.
Program
Gerda Ridler has been the artistic director of the State Gallery of Lower Austria since 2022. The art historian, cultural manager, and art expert draws on the bold architecture’s distinctive features as the leitmotifs for her program. Oriented around three pillars, the program makes the State Gallery of Lower Austria a dynamic exhibition venue both architecturally and artistically.
The State Gallery of Lower Austria serves first as a stage for showcasing the art treasures of the state of Lower Austria and second as a location for presenting the work of local artists. The third pillar of the program opens a window to international art.
I associate the striking architecture of the building with dynamism, innovation, and daring. These are also the leitmotifs of my program.”